- A Sky Full of Fireworks: To celebrate the country's birthday and the start of the New Year, the firmament flashes and flares. The Fourth of July fireworks are over the Charles River; the First Night show explodes above the Inner Harbor.
- A Ride on a Duck: A Duck Tour, that is. Board a reconditioned amphibious World War II landing craft (on Huntington Ave. near the Prudential Center, or at the Museum of Science) for a sightseeing ride that includes a dip in the river -- for the Duck, not you.
- An Afternoon Red Sox Game: Since 1912, baseball fans have made pilgrimages to Fenway Park, the "lyric little bandbox of a ballpark" (in John Updike's words) off Kenmore Square. Most of the seats are uncomfortable, the food is expensive, but you won't care a whit as you soak up the atmosphere and bask in the sun.
- A Walk Around the North End: Boston's Little Italy (but don't call it that!) has an old-world flavor you won't want to miss. Explore the shops on Salem Street, wander the narrow side streets, enjoy some pasta, and be sure to stop for coffee and a pastry at a Hanover Street caffe.
- An Off-Season Day Trip: Destinations that overflow with out-of-towners in the summer and fall become more manageable when the weather turns cold. Don't let the CLOSED FOR THE SEASON signs put you off: Under a cloudless sky, against the indigo Atlantic, an all-but-deserted suburban town has a unique appeal.
Boston Travel Experiences
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Beantown..
Boston has been really great. Neither of us knew what to expect coming here, so we didnt really expect too much. Thankfully, we have been... Continue reading »
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The Send-Off Lunch
I met my brother for lunch in Cambridge. Although it was not his motive, I can't help but think that some of these goodbyes are the 'ju... Continue reading »
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1st stop Boston
Well we arrived just in time, literally! The following day was the big scare at London with the scuppered terrorist attacks - that w... Continue reading »
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Boston
(Before reading this story please see the overview) Boston in December is a snow dome regularly shaken. For an Australian, seeing such... Continue reading »
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Day 7, 8 & 9: Fiery Hell
So, I know I haven't written for about a week or so... we've been busy seeing and doing everything possible! But I'm committed to writing... Continue reading »
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